Lead Childcare Program Director

Child Care Resources Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid

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Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a strong, experienced Program Director to lead a well-established childcare program. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding staff, maintaining high standards, and owning day-to-day operations.

You'll drive play-based learning, participate in Quality First and accreditation efforts, hire and develop staff, ensure licensing compliance, and foster positive relationships with families while aligning with ownership expectations.

Qualifications

• Significant childcare leadership or management experience.
• Must meet Arizona DHS requirements.
• Strong understanding of licensing, ratios, supervision, health and safety, and staff requirements.
• Experience supervising and developing childcare staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operation of the childcare center.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable.
• Hire, onboard, train, evaluate, discipline, and when necessary, terminate employees.
• Develop staff schedules and maintain appropriate classroom coverage and ratios.
• Be visible in classrooms and know what is happening throughout the program.
• Support teachers in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based environments.
• Maintain compliance with Arizona DHS childcare licensing requirements.
• Oversee DES requirements and required attendance/documentation.
• Take an active role in Quality First and accreditation efforts.
• Work with Quality First coaches and other program and community partners.
• Maintain staff files, training requirements, fingerprint clearances, and required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with parents.
• Address parent concerns and staff issues promptly and appropriately.
• Support enrollment and conduct tours for prospective families.
• Monitor classroom quality, supervision, health and safety practices, and program expectations.
• Assist with continuous program improvement and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Work closely with ownership while being capable of independently managing the program.
• Step in and help wherever needed—we are looking for a leader who is part of the team, not someone who manages exclusively from an office

Skills

Leadership

Childcare leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team coaching

Staff development

Technology proficiency

Tools

Childcare management software

Job description

Child Care Resources Inc in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a strong, experienced Program Director to lead a well-established childcare program. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding staff, maintaining high standards, and owning day-to-day operations.

You'll drive play-based learning, participate in Quality First and accreditation efforts, hire and develop staff, ensure licensing compliance, and foster positive relationships with families while aligning with ownership expectations.